Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: Flow Chart |
Suspected Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure occurs |
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Immediately wash area with soap and water and/or
flush with water and seek first aid if needed |
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Employee reports incident to Supervisor Employee
and Supervisor complete BBP Suspected Exposure Report Form School Nurse can assist with first aid and
assessment of occurrence if needed |
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Employee/Supervisor contacts BBP Exposure/Worker’s Compensation Coordinator
who facilitates an appointment for medical evaluation BBP Exposure/Worker’s Compensation Coordinator
assures PHG (District 50’s Health Care
Provider) receives: BBP Suspected Exposure Report Copy of Employee’s Job
Description Source identity and HBV/HIV
status if known Employee’s HBV status and
other relevant medical information |
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PHG (District’s
Health Care Provider): Evaluates suspected exposure
incident Arranges for any lab
testing if indicated Notifies employee of
results of all testing results Provides counseling regarding
the exposure Provides post-exposure
prophylaxis, if indicated (Items above are
confidential) Sends a written opinion to BBP Exposure/Worker’s
Compensation Coordinator:
documentation that employee was informed of evaluation results, the need for further follow-up, and whether HBV vaccine was received |
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Employee receives a copy of the medical written
opinion and follows medical recommendations |
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BBP Exposure Coordinator/District’s Lead
Nurse/Safety Committee which meets quarterly: Reviews circumstances of all BBP Exposures (BBP Coordinator assures Employee’s identifiable
information is removed) Reviews medical recommendations and supervisor’s
report (Without Employee’s identifiable
information) Recommends prevention strategies to Assistant
Superintendent of Human Resources |
July
2010